§ Mr. Perkinsasked the Prime Minister whether he will appoint a Royal Commission to review the present position of British civil aviation, and to make recommendations for an immediate and drastic expansion after the war?
§ The Prime MinisterI do not think that the appointment of a Royal Commission is necessary.
§ Mr. Perkinsasked the Secretary of State for Air whether any plans are being prepared for a drastic and immediate expansion of British civil aviation after the war?
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§ Sir K. WoodConsideration is being given to the steps that can properly be taken, within the limits imposed by the emergencies of the present situation, to further the development of civil aviation after the war. I hope to be able to indicate the nature of these steps on the presentation of the Air Estimates.